Description
Common encryption key appears to be used across all deployed instances of Serv-U FTP Server. Because of this an encrypted value that is exposed to an attacker can be simply recovered to plaintext.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 7.5/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| SolarWinds | Serv-U FTP Server | 15.3.0 |
References
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2021-35252Third Party Advisory
- https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/servu/content/release_notes/servu_15-3-2_release_notes.htmRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2021-35252Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2021-35252Third Party Advisory
- https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/servu/content/release_notes/servu_15-3-2_release_notes.htmRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2021-35252Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Dec 16, 2022
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified